Srinagar, Aug 30 (JKNS): The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has conducted searches at six locations in connection with an FIR registered against four accused involved in an MBBS admission scam in Bangladesh.
In a statement issued to news agency JKNS, a spokesperson said that the case was initiated following a complaint alleging that money was collected from students under the pretext of securing them admission in MBBS programs in Bangladesh.
The investigation revealed that the collected funds were not deposited with any medical institution.
The probe has confirmed elements of cheating and criminal conspiracy, leading to the registration of a case under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, it reads.
The individuals named in the case are, Peerzada Aabid, son of Peerzada Mohammad Nayeem, resident of Bijbehara, currently residing in Azad Basti, Natipora, Srinagar and Syed Wasim, son of Syed Bashir Ahmad, resident of Kareemabad, Pulwama, currently residing in Azad Basti, Natipora, Srinagar.
Syed Suhail Aijaz, son of Syed Aijaz Qadri, resident of Takia Magam, Kokernag, currently resides in Muslimabad, Bemina, Srinagar and Zaigam Khan, son of Gulzar Khan, resident of Bemina.
Preliminary findings indicate that Peerzada Aabid is the proprietor of Europe Consultancy Centre, while the other three accused are associated with Overseas Consultancy. The investigation into the matter is ongoing. (JKNS)
